The Short Wave - clothing style trends - Brief Article

Ebony, April, 2001 by Eunice W. Johnson

Designer collections for spring 2001 signal a strong return of the miniskirt, as well as a surge in confidence among stylish women. Since miniskirts first titillated the world in the early '60s, the mini has never completely left the fashion scene, though it has come and gone only to reemerge at various times. In recent years, minis have been seen on runways and on the streets consistently in increasing numbers. Designers are showcasing miniskirts that range from short to supershort to micromini-short. There are shorts suits, tube skirts, mini cocktail dresses, and dressy mini suits, such as a sleeveless two-piece outfit from Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.

Spring/Summer 2001 is peak mini season, and women who have great legs can strut their assets with assurance and style.

Jeremy Scott designs two-piece, gabardine short pant ensemble with long-sleeve, three-button closure jacket with decollete neckline. Accessorized with beaded necklace, earrings, triple bracelets, shoulder bag and wide-brim, flat-crown straw hat by Steven Jones.

Strapless wrap minidress with wide abstract-design belt at hip, by Christian LaCroix.

Two-piece sleeveless midriff ensemble with decorative flower on shoulder, button-front closure, with chain-link belted miniskirt, by Chanel. Note: Unusual logo veil and chain-link handbag.

Dolce & Gabbana designs three-piece ensemble with round-neck, embellished cotton T-shirt with belted micromini skirt and matching zip-front jacket. Note: Speckled stockings and matching red shoes.

Tom Ford for Yves St. Laurent designs strapless, elastic cocktail minidress with wide midriff band.

Byblos designs a stripped blouson dress with boat neckline and three-quarter-length dolman sleeves.

Wide oval neck, elbow-length sleeve, A-line short taffeta dress, by Gianfranco Ferre.

Polka-dot, summer cotton, spaghetti-strap minidress, by Valentino. Accessorized with silver thong sandals. Note: Four-strand interlocking necklace.

Gianfranco Ferre designs minidress with multiple drapes and rope-effeCt front swirls.

Jeremy Scott designs maillot with one long-sleeve, decorative puff coil trim, and embroidered Swarovski crystals on sleeve and across front. Note: Long, one-sided hairstyle.

One-shoulder, geometric print dress with pointed hemline and wide, hip-slung belt, by Christian LaCroix.

Givenchy designs blouson, off-the-shoulder ensemble with wide ribbon lacing the top, puffed sleeves and gathered skirt. Decorated with scarf and matching sandals.

Hooded, deep V-neck maillot loy of Lycra spandex inspired by seashell shapes, by Jeremy Scott.